Recent content by SheriffWho

It looks like a couple folks here already made it. Congrats!

Toronto Star (re: NAFTA 2/USMCA): “...no changes related to “TN” visas for professional workers. Canada had wanted the list of eligible occupations expanded, while the U.S. had wanted it reduced; they settled on leaving it the same.”

Good thing my original post explicitly said to be honest...

Again... if you have type 1 diabetes and no significant complications as a result (it is under control) you got nothing to worry about. This is coming from boots on the ground experience, not opinion. If, on the other hand, you have serious other health issues due to the T1D, it could be a...

I just thought I’d share this for anyone else who may be in a similar situation as me. I am currently in the process of EE/PR and my biggest fear was failing medical exam - due to being type 1 diabetic. First off, they do not test for it. But they do ask in questionnaire- yes, be honest! And...

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Just got update - Medical Passed... AOR: April 2, 2019 MEP: May 16, 2019 Expected completion (notes): October 2019

Not yet... I am guessing since I am April 2nd AOR, it is probably coming within a few days...

Hopefully soon...

Anyone get Medical updates yet? (AOR: April 3, 2019)

ITA: February 20, 2019 AOR: April 3, 2019

I am not sure I can since my stuff is all being managed by my attorney. But I will check...

Perhaps I’m mistaken. I did this last month and My questionnaire was different. It was a series of yes/no questions. The only open ended question was about current prescriptions and past surgeries. Apologies if I got something wrong. I’m only sharing from my own recent experience. Peace.

You need to be in Canada as a resident for 3 years. Time as temporary resident counts as half time and can accumulate for up to 1 year. So... if you’ve been in Canada for 3 years, that’d count as 1 year. And let’s say you get your PR this month, you’d be eligible to apply for citizenship in 2...

Their panel does not ask about Ankylosing Spondylitis. Nor does it ask open-ended questions like "what conditions do you have?" In other words... will stressing out about it help? So, relax and go for it. :-)